Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD14

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was unveiled 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST95 scores versus the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 against the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and SD14.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST95 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST95 will offer you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ST95 should have a benefit in sensor technology.